Meals Matter

Mexican Cornbread

Contributed By: DCC
Dairy Council of California

These are great warm so serve them right away.

Ingredients

6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

3/4 cup Buttermilk*

1/3 cup Oil

2 Eggs, slightly beaten

1 (8 1/2-ounce) can Cream style sweet corn

1 (4-ounce) can Chopped green chiles

1 cup Cornmeal

1 cup All purpose or unbleached flour

1 teaspoon Baking powder

1/2 teaspoon Baking soda

1/2 teaspoon Salt

*To substitute for buttermilk, use 2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice plus milk to make 3/4 cup.

Preparation

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Generously grease 1 1/2-quart casserole. In large bowl, combine cheese, buttermilk, oil, eggs, corn and chiles; mix well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well. Add to liquid ingredients; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour into greased casserole.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 40 to 50 minutes or until deep golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from casserole. Serve warm.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 1 hour
Number of Servings: Single
Origin: American
Special Features: Kids can help make it
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch
Snack

Nutrient Information

Calories: 398
Total Fat: 26 g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 23 g
Protein: 18 g
Vitamin A: 762 IU
Vitamin C: 3 mg
Calcium: 443 mg
Sodium: 556 mg
Iron: 1 mg
Fiber: 2 g